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official language

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /əˌfɪʃəl ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/

official language means: A language that a country or region formally accepts for government work and public services.

noun

GOVERNMENT LANGUAGEB1

A language that a country or region formally accepts for government work and public services.

  • French is an official language of Canada.
  • The government publishes notices in both official languages.
  • Does this region have more than one official language?

Common phrases: an official language, two official languages, official language status

Questions about official language

What does official language mean?

A language that a country or region formally accepts for government work and public services.

What is official language in other languages?

Türkçe: resmî dil · Español: idioma oficial · Français: langue officielle · Deutsch: Amtssprache · Italiano: lingua ufficiale · 日本語: 公用語

How do you pronounce official language?

It is pronounced /əˌfɪʃəl ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/.

How do you use official language in a sentence?

French is an official language of Canada. The government publishes notices in both official languages.

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